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Sound Advice: Why Do You Hate Me? by Shit From Hell

Local punk band fronted by Liberal Party super-spin doctor is still listenable once the novelty wears off.

By Chris Dart May. 22nd, 2:15 pm

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Sound Advice: “Adam” by D-Sisive

Local rapper crafts a touching tribute to a fallen hip-hop legend.

By Chris Dart May. 15th, 2:30 pm

For Leonard Cohen, What Goes Around Comes Around

The Canadian poet, novelist, and musician was honoured with the Glenn Gould Prize.

By Todd Aalgaard • Photos by Nancy PaivaMay. 15th, 9:00 am

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Mapping Our Music: Before 1960

Music isn't just sound—it also informs our sense of place. And so, a look at some of the places that have shaped Toronto's music.

By Jamie Bradburn • Illustration by Chloe CushmanMay. 9th, 12:30 pm

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Sound Advice: Cult of Love by Art Imperial

Sixties-influenced singer makes "the consummate break-up album," and it hurts so good.

By Chris Dart May. 8th, 2:30 pm

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Historicist: Stone Free

That time Jimi Hendrix mistook heroin for Bromo Seltzer and got arrested in Toronto.

By Kevin Plummer May. 5th, 12:00 pm

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Aboriginal Musicians Make Electric Pow-Wow Music for the Masses

A Tribe Called Red gives new life to traditional songs.

By Ted Cousins May. 3rd, 2:30 pm

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Loudon Wainwright’s Family Affair

The folk icon discusses his new album, family, aging, and death.

By Kevin Scott May. 2nd, 12:00 pm

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Sound Advice: Summer Sounds by Shintaro

Electro-house duo Shintaro have just one goal on their new EP: to make you dance.

By Chris Dart May. 1st, 2:30 pm

Sound Advice: BBNG2 by Badbadnotgood

Odd Future's favourite Torontonians prove that they're not just a fancy cover band on their second album.

By Chris Dart Apr. 24th, 3:15 pm

What We Saw At Record Store Day 2012

This past weekend, Record Store Day shoppers were treated to live performances from bands like Born Ruffians, Plants and Animals, and The Elwins.

By Steve Fisher • Photos by Corbin SmithApr. 24th, 1:00 pm

Yo La Tengo’s Underwater Adventure

Hoboken band closes out the Images Festival with a little help from Mantler, and science.

By Kevin Scott • Photos by Corbin SmithApr. 23rd, 11:00 am

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Unsung Toronto: Shawna Caspi

Celebrated local songwriter takes it to the next level with 2012 release.

By Todd Aalgaard Apr. 20th, 2:15 pm

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Wu-Tang Members, Bad Religion to Join Flaming Lips at NXNE

Food-fixated rapper Action Bronson and local alt-country favourites The Sadies also added to the fest's schedule.

By Chris Dart • Photo by Corbin SmithApr. 17th, 4:00 pm

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Sound Advice: No Handouts by JD Era

Local hip-hop scene stalwart shows why he's earned Wu-Tang legend Raekwon's stamp of approval.

By Chris Dart Apr. 17th, 3:00 pm

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The Flaming Lips to Perform a Free Show at NXNE

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 17th, 9:30 am

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Sound Tracks: “Josie” by The Darcys

The Darcys chronicle the very sad, sad, sad lives of Toronto girls about town in the video for "Josie," the latest from their Steely Dan tribute album, AJA.

By Carly Maga Apr. 13th, 1:30 pm

Everything Is Fine With Crispin Glover

The enigmatic filmmaker, actor, and musician, will be appearing at two screenings of his self-directed films this weekend, at the Lightbox.

By Kevin Scott Apr. 13th, 10:30 am

Sound Advice: The Golden Killer by Lioness

The Torontonian trio carve out their own identity on their full-length debut.

By Chris Dart Apr. 11th, 9:00 am

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Rocket Rhythms: Guitarist Jim Greenham

In which we chat with some of the people who bring much-needed sanity to your morning commute.

By Bronwyn Kienapple Apr. 5th, 9:00 am

HOT DOCS 2012

Reviews listed alphabetically:

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (★★★★☆) Back to the Square (★★★½☆) Beauty Is Embarrassing (★★★☆☆) Beware of Mr. Baker (★★★☆☆) Big Boys Gone Bananas!* (★★★½☆) Brooklyn Castle (★★★★½) China Heavyweight (★★★★★) Detropia (★★★★☆) Dreams of a Life (★★★★☆) El Huaso (★★★★☆) Fists of Pride (★★★☆☆) Francophrenia (Or: Don’t Kill Me, I Know Where the Baby Is) (★★½☆☆) G-Dog (★★★☆☆) Garden in the Sea (★★★☆☆) GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (★★★★☆) Herman’s House (★☆☆☆☆) Indie Game: The Movie (★★★★☆) Inocente (★★★½☆) Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (★★★½☆) Jeff (★★½☆☆)

Reviews by star rating:

China Heavyweight (★★★★★) Brooklyn Castle (★★★★½) The Final Member (★★★★½) The World Before Her (★★★★☆) Smoke Traders (★★★★☆) Ping Pong (★★★★☆) Oma & Bella (★★★★☆) The Queen of Versailles (★★★★☆) Who Cares? (★★★★☆) Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (★★★★☆) The Betrayal (★★★★☆) Private Universe (★★★★☆) Detropia (★★★★☆) Indie Game: The Movie (★★★★☆) El Huaso (★★★★☆) One Day After Peace (★★★★☆) Dreams of a Life (★★★★☆) GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (★★★★☆) Big Boys Gone Bananas!* (★★★½☆) Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (★★★½☆)

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• ALL CLEAR: The delay southbound at Eglinton Stn has now cleared and full service has resumed on the Yonge University Spadina line. #TTC | 7:59 PM Apr 5
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